THE VALLEY

I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.

THE PARK

Welcoming forests, which enable the visitor to experience vivid and deep sensations; full of meditative silences that can turn in an instant into fascinating sounds, providing tales and encounters to tell.
The park surrounds a precious treasure: the ‘Nature Reserve of Sasso Fratino’

ECOMUSEUM

The Ecomuseum of Casentino is organised as a network of exhibition spaces, cultural testimonies and experiences, which are dispersed throughout the valley, maintaining strong links with the local community. Each ecomuseum in the network has its own role to play, and individual characteristics, which also reflect diverse times, spaces and ways of doing things.

MUSEUMS

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Casentino is a small, precious jewel in Tuscany: atmospheric and rich with history. The valley is in the province of Arezzo, a few kilometres from Florence; the first section of the river Arno flows through it, starting at Mount Falterona (1654m above sea level). Mount Falterona, together with Mount Falco (1658m above sea level), makes up the northern border of the valley, at the boundary with Romagna. In the east, the Alps of Serra and the Alps of Catenaia separate Casentino from the higher Tiber valley. In the west, the Pratomagno Massif separates it from the higher Valdarno. Finally, the western reliefs of Mount Falterona separate the valley from Mugello.

THINGS TO DO

Many activities to suit all tastes and ages; a day at the zoo, a walk in the shade of the beech woods, surround yourself with colour, a walk in the snow, a game of golf, an excursion and so much more….

ITINERARIES

"Travelling is like dreaming: the only difference is that not everyone, once awake, can recall their dream. Whereas, everyone has a vivid memory of the trip from which he has returned. "
Edgar Allan Poe

EVENTS

Enjoy the sunset accompanied by the sound of music, a view of Casentino in front of a plate of steaming ‘tortelli’ pasta and a glass of red wine, a concert lit by starlight, a walk in the shade of the beech trees, and so much more…

GOLF

CASENTINO GOLF CLUB

From a unique panoramic location (500 metres of altitude) it’s possible to admire at a glance the entire Valley of the Arno river. Medieval castles, Romaneque parish churches, Etruscan ruins and ancient monasteries such as Camaldoli, La Verna are integrated in an intact Tuscan landscape which since 1991 has been recognized as a National Park. The trail is immersed in this remarkable “green heart of Tuscany” and can be followed entirely from the Club House located at the top of wide terraces surrounded by oak and chestnut groves. The current 11 hole course presents all elements of interest and must be played with great care. The technique and precision are preferable at special power features. The natural obstacles and layout allow golfers to use the full set of clubs, as well as all the strokes in their repertoire.

Season: open all year. Closed on Tuesdays, not including holidays from October to May and of the facilities from 20/01 to 05/02. Opening hours: from 8,00 to sunset.

Credit cards: VISA, MASTER, American Express, Maestro.

Club House/Restaurant/bar: a stone farmhouse that incorporates a fourteenth century tower, terrace with a view of the entire course, the Casentino valley and the Conti Guidi Castle of Poppi, Tel. +39 0575 529739.

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